Atletico Madrid beat Man United 2-0, heaping pressure on Carrick

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Atletico Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday, intensifying pressure on United coach Michael Carrick during their difficult season. Pablo Barrios scored within the first minute, and after Leny Yoro's red card in the 74th minute, Ademola Lookman added a second goal. United has now gone five games without a win across all competitions. Carrick gave Carlos Baleba his first start and moved Bruno Fernandes to the right. Atletico dedicated the win to captain Koke, whose mother had died. United face Leeds next weekend in the Premier League.


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